Bell 505 military trainer [Courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.]
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The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has received its first three Bell 505 helicopters, part of a larger contract for up to 40 units to be delivered by 2025 for use as trainers by both the army and navy.
The Bell 505 is an advanced light single-engine helicopter featuring a glass cockpit and FADEC engine, chosen to help military pilots transition more quickly to larger, more sophisticated aircraft.
South Korea joins a growing list of countries that utilize the Bell 505 as a trainer for military pilots, modernizing their training fleets.
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has received its first three ordered Bell 505 helicopters, Bell Textron Inc. said Monday.
The delivery is part of a contract signed in May 2022 by Bell and the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration for delivery of up to 40 of the light single helicopters by 2025 for use as trainers by both the country’s army and navy.
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